South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’ on poverty and inequality and other issues

South Africa starts a soul-searching ‘national dialogue’ on poverty and inequality and other issues

Some high-profile foundations have pulled out of this week’s opening convention, citing rushed timelines and logistical issues, but they have said they will participate in the rest of the program.

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After ditching Adani Group, Kenya taps international banks for airport expansion

After ditching Adani Group, Kenya taps international banks for airport expansion

On the bond issue for road construction, Chirchir said the government would securitise a portion of the fuel levy it charges motorists, adding the bond would be split into two halves for both a local and an offshore listing.

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After years in doldrums Nandi County dairy subsector comes alive as Kabiyet Milk Plant resumes operations

After years in doldrums Nandi County dairy subsector comes alive as Kabiyet Milk Plant resumes operations

Paul Kerich, a dairy farmer, says the facility is a great milestone to the value addition chain and it was expected to revitalise the dairy sub sector that has been plagued by production and market challenges for years.

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From being brutalised and short dead, latest corruption index report says Kenyan youth now bear the brunt police extortion  

From being brutalised and short dead, latest corruption index report says Kenyan youth now bear the brunt police extortion  

Echoing these concerns, KNCHR Chief Executive Officer Bernard Mogesa observed that the findings pointed to a profound human rights crisis.

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Unflattering mainstream churches in Kenya defy President Ruto, warn his reckless decisions will inflame ethnic hostilities

Unflattering mainstream churches in Kenya defy President Ruto, warn his reckless decisions will inflame ethnic hostilities

At the same time, the spiritual leaders categorically opposed the Constitutional Amendment Bill passed by Parliament on July 11, 2025, which seeks to entrench the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) into the Constitution.

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Taxman says digital economy raid ramped up Kenya’s revenue collection by over 112 per cent

Taxman says digital economy raid ramped up Kenya’s revenue collection by over 112 per cent

KRA Commissioner General explained that KRA has implemented organizational restructuring within its functional areas of revenue, technology and service to create an agile and responsive tax administration framework, strengthen the digital infrastructure for data-driven decision-making and automation, and to improve taxpayer engagement and support.

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Corruption: Clubs pile pressure on Kenya Rugby Union over financial fiddling as performance worsens  

Corruption: Clubs pile pressure on Kenya Rugby Union over financial fiddling as performance worsens  

Speaking on behalf of the clubs, Victor Wachira, chairman of Ngong Warriors RFC, stated that the clubs were acting well within their constitutional rights and that their concerns stemmed from a desire to safeguard the integrity and future of rugby in Kenya.

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Kenya’s eating chiefs: Day President Ruto dismissed criticism of his unessential foreign tours and pilferage as ‘noise’

Kenya’s eating chiefs: Day President Ruto dismissed criticism of his unessential foreign tours and pilferage as ‘noise’

Enormous travel costs extend beyond the national level. Counties incur substantial expenses primarily consisting of domestic travel costs which together with foreign travel totalled Ksh15.4 billion in 2022/23.

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Anti-graft body raises serious concerns over possible looting as current financial year closes

Anti-graft body raises serious concerns over possible looting as current financial year closes

EACC Western Region Manager Eric Ngumbi expressed of looting public coffers when he opened a three-day integrity workshop for Bungoma County senior officials, Mohamud said the commission was closely monitoring transactions in the devolved units, where the risk of financial misconduct is highest at the close of the budget cycle.

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EACC declares war on land grabbers in Kakamega, reveals 25 per cent of public land has been stolen

EACC declares war on land grabbers in Kakamega, reveals 25 per cent of public land has been stolen

Western Regional Commissioner Irungu Macharia who chaired the meeting directed all national government administrative officers and police commanders to ensure corruption prevention committees are revitalised to curb the vice.

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